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# KVM

Canonical: https://www.capterra.ie/software/210358/kvm

> Virtualization solution for Linux that supports qemu monitor protocol, migrating virtual machines, kernel same page merging and more.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.0/5** by 2 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.0/5** | 2 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 3.5/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 3.5/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 3.5/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Red Hat

## Commercial Context

- **Pricing model**: Per Feature
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Category

- [Virtualization Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/30618/virtualization/software)

## Alternatives

1. [OfficeSuite PrivateCloud](https://www.capterra.ie/software/155446/officesuite-privatecloud) — 4.2/5 (6 reviews)
2. [Amazon AppStream](https://www.capterra.ie/software/1017249/amazon-appstream) — 5.0/5 (2 reviews)
3. [Hyper Converged Infrastructure](https://www.capterra.ie/software/209933/hyper-converged-infrastructure) — 4.3/5 (6 reviews)
4. [Virtual Studio](https://www.capterra.ie/software/205137/virtual-studio) — 5.0/5 (1 reviews)
5. [IGEL OS](https://www.capterra.ie/software/215381/igel-os) (0 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Good open source virtualization software" — 4.0/5

> **Verified Reviewer** | *6 August 2021* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10
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> **Pros**: Have a good performance when is ready to use. It's a mature hypervisor. No vendor Lock\!
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> **Cons**: the learning curve is high and require best effort to get it working.

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### "Efficient Open-Source Virtualization" — 4.0/5

> **Samuel** | *31 May 2023* | Telecommunications | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
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> **Pros**: KVM offers rapid system imaging, seamless integration with various hardware, and a robust graphical user interface for easy management.
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> **Cons**: While powerful, KVM's user interface and documentation need improvements, and it requires good Linux knowledge for effective management.
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> Despite some hurdles, using KVM has proven to be a cost-effective and flexible solution for server virtualization

## Links

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| en-AU | <https://www.capterra.com.au/software/210358/kvm> |
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